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Accounting Firms MYOB, Xero Eye Invoice Finance Solutions
February 02, 2020

Accounting software providers MYOB and Xero are exploring invoice finance solutions while retaliation ensues in the background regarding products that charge fees to small businesses in exchange for faster access to unpaid accounts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

B2B Payments
SMBX, Degrees Plato Partner For Bond Offering
February 02, 2020

Small business bond marketplace SMBX and taproom and eatery Degrees Plato are partnering to introduce Degrees Plato’s Small Business Bond offering, the firms announced Friday (Jan. 31). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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OneWest Bank Unveils Mobile App For Small Businesses
February 02, 2020

CIT’s Southern California branch network, OneWest Bank, unveiled a new mobile app to help small businesses meet their financial goals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Proposed Fed Rules Could Allow Banks To Fund Startups
February 02, 2020

A proposed change to a post-financial crisis rule could shake things up for banks, making it easier for them to invest in or sponsor venture capital funds, The New York Times reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Retail
Super Bowl Commerce Preview: Avocados, Spiteful Beer And A $6M Thank-You
February 01, 2020

The Super Bowl is nearly upon us – the Kansas City Chiefs are headed to their first “big game” in 50 years to take on the San Francisco 49ers, who haven’t been there since the 2012 season, and haven’t held the Vince Lombardi Trophy since 1995....

Investments
Moda Operandi Raises $100M To Invest In Upscale Fashion Marketplace
January 31, 2020

Online fashion marketplace Moda Operandi announced a $1 million funding boost that it will use to invest in its technology and bolster business overall. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Investments
Policygenius Notches $100M For InsurTech Growth
January 31, 2020

As it aims to invest in adding products and hiring more staff, InsurTech firm Policygenius notched $100 million from investors, with the inclusion of KKR & Co. as well as venture capital operations powered by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co., Transamerica and Axa SA. The company, which...

Retail
Casper IPO Could Mean Reduced Value For Prior Investors
January 31, 2020

Target’s venture investment in mattress company Casper could prove to be a case of overspending for the retail giant. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Takeaway Says Just Eat Takeover Is Done Deal
January 31, 2020

While the two firms still need the go-ahead from a competition authority before they combine operations, Netherlands-based online food ordering company Takeaway.com made it known that its purchase of Just Eat was a done deal. The Dutch firm said shares in the joined company would start trading...